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Artificial intelligence improves efficiency of genome editing

Researchers have developed a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to predict the efficacy of various genome-editing repair options. Unintentional errors in the correction of DNA mutations of genetic diseases can thus be reduced.

Feb 2nd, 2023

Using CRISPR to detect cancer biomarkers

Researchers have developed an easy-to-use method that can detect small amounts of cancer-related molecules in exosomes in plasma and effectively distinguish between malignant and benign samples.

Feb 1st, 2023

Transforming the way cancer vaccines are designed and made

'Rational vaccinology' increases potency by changing the structural location of antigens, adjuvants.

Jan 31st, 2023

Researchers present a fundamental technology to remove metastatic traits from lung cancer cells?

Scientists succeeded in using systems biology research to change the properties of carcinogenic cells in the lungs and eliminate both drug resistance and their ability to proliferate out to other areas of the body.

Jan 30th, 2023

The protein wears Prada

A new computational method that tracks multiple protein modifications promises to shed new light on unsolved biomedical problems.

Jan 28th, 2023

AI technology generates original proteins from scratch

Natural language model jumpstarts protein design with creation of active enzymes.

Jan 27th, 2023

New spray fights infections and antibiotic resistance

Researchers have developed a new spray that can kill even antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and that can be used for wound care and directly on implants and other medical devices.

Jan 26th, 2023

Online tool can help researchers synthesize millions of molecules

New improvements to an open-source platform streamline enzyme engineering.

Jan 25th, 2023

Squid tissues and chemistry combine for versatile hydrogels

The natural abilities of squid tissues and the creativity of chemists combine to take hydrogel research in new directions.

Jan 20th, 2023

Modified CRISPR-based enzymes improve the prospect of inserting entire genes into the genome to overcome disease-causing mutations

Investigators have developed an improved method to more accurately insert large DNA sequences - such as an entire normal replacement gene - in cells.

Jan 18th, 2023

Biomolecular analyses now have an expanded chemical toolkit

Scientists have expanded the utility of a common chemical tool for biomolecular analysis. This work will facilitate precise interrogation of difficult-to-access biochemistry.

Jan 17th, 2023

Building better enzymes - by breaking them down

In a major step toward greener industry, scientists create a computational method for generating enzymes with unprecedented efficiency.

Jan 14th, 2023

Artificial nerve cells - almost like biological

Researchers have created an artificial organic neuron that closely mimics the characteristics of biological nerve cells. This artificial neuron can stimulate natural nerves, making it a promising technology for various medical treatments in the future.